TGIF!!! Taco Bell is testing hard taco shells made out of nacho flavored Doritos. They’ll be called Doritos Tacos Locos! – – – – – – – McDonald’s is more than just a job. Those that choose it as a career are afforded numerous benefits and education opportunities as well. “Kudos!” – – – – [...]

It’s that dreaded time of the year when you either dislike doing your taxes, or you love anticipating a refund. It just depends on where you fall in that equation. Fastcasual reports Bruegger’s is selling their popular Big Bagel Bundles for $10.40. …”We decided to sell our Big Bagel Bundle for $10.40 so our guests would associate [...]

PRNewswire reports Arby’s has declared April 15, 2011 as Free Fry Day. …”Now that Tax Day has turned into Tax Weekend, we think everyone could use a little break,” said Bob Kraut, Senior Vice President, Advertising and Marketing Communications, Arby’s Restaurant Group, Inc.  ”We hope Free FryDay brings some much needed cheer to those who still [...]

“NRN reports more and more chains are adding low-calorie menu items!” From turkey burgers to veggie burgers, perhaps the food industry is taking consumers request seriously.   …The industry research firm said Thursday its MenuMonitor online tracking tool has registered an increase in the number of dishes with 550 calories or fewer at restaurants, with [...]

“It’s retro, it’s hip, and it’s old school!” Did you have a mullet hair style when it was “cool?” “How about bell bottoms, or platform shoes?” Fazoli’s latest promotion is to celebrate it’s four new “Old School” Italian dishes according to Fastcasual. …Fazoli’s Old School Promotion will also include the chance to win free spaghetti for [...]

TGIF!!! “Do you love crust stuffed pizza?” “Pizza Hut takes it to another level by adding toppings too!” – – – – – – – Chipotle says “Wrap what you love in Gold”, and the grand prize winner will receive $10,000. – – – – – – – “Zaxby’s adds star power leverage in it’s [...]

BurgerBusiness reports Japan’s Burger King, has introduced the new Meat Monster Whopper, in addition to the All Heavy Whopper.   …The new Meat Monster Whopper starts with a basic Whopper (menu priced at  ¥420 or $4.97) on which customers can add two cheese slices (for an extra ¥30 each), three strips of bacon (¥60), an additional [...]

“Hot ice cream?” PRNewswire reports Baskin-Robbins flavor of the month is sure to spark an interest. …April 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — To ignite spring and coincide with 31 Cent Scoop Night, Baskin-Robbins is introducing its newest creation, Firehouse #31. All Baskin-Robbins locations nationwide will be “Scooping Up Thanks” to our firefighters on Wednesday, April 27 with 31 Cent Scoop Night, an event that [...]

“Do you indulge in snacks?” NRN reports Dunkin’ Donuts launches “Hearty Snacks!”   …The “Hearty Snacks” include two varieties of stuffed breadsticks — cheeseburger, and pepperoni and cheese — for a suggested $1.59, and an apple pie for $1.29. Also on the menu are the chain’s bagel twists, available in cheddar cheese or cinnamon raisin, [...]

According to QSRweb, pretzels are making a strong comeback. With National Pretzel Day approaching April 26, 2011, this is great news for pretzel establishments and pretzel lovers nationwide.   …”I’ve seen an emergence that pretzels are being used as bread, such as burgers being served on pretzel rolls, or as a pizza crust. But (the [...]